Verona old photos
Italy
Arena of Verona, 1880-1900
The Ladder of Reason, 1870-1890
Trolleybus on Erbe square, 1960-1975
Trolleybus at Erbe Square.
Trolleybus at Erbe Square.
Castel San Pietro, 1908-1920
Tram on Ponte Nuovo bridge. San Pietro castle on the hill.
Tram on Ponte Nuovo bridge. San Pietro castle on the hill.
Inauguration of the electric tram line for Porta Nuova, 1908
Grand opening of the electric tramway line to Porta Nuova at the Ponte Navi bridge.
Grand opening of the electric tramway line to Porta Nuova at the Ponte Navi bridge.
Verona Cathedral, 1910
Verona Cathedral, officially the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare, was built in the late 12th century on the site of a basilica destroyed by the 1118 earthquake. Its facade dates to the 16th century. The cathedral houses Titian's "Assumption of the Virgin" in one of its chapels.
Verona Cathedral, officially the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare, was built in the late 12th century on the site of a basilica destroyed by the 1118 earthquake. Its facade dates to the 16th century. The cathedral houses Titian's "Assumption of the Virgin" in one of its chapels.
Saint Fermo Major, 1910
View from Ponte Pietra, 1910
View of the San Giorgio Maggiore monastery from the Pietà bridge.
View of the San Giorgio Maggiore monastery from the Pietà bridge.
Church of St. Anastasia, 1910
Church of Santa Anastasia. Statue of Paolo Veronese on the left.
Church of Santa Anastasia. Statue of Paolo Veronese on the left.
Borsari Gate, 1910
Lion Gate, 1910
Remains of the southeastern gate in Verona's Roman wall.
Remains of the southeastern gate in Verona's Roman wall.
Saint Fermo Major, 1910
The Church of San Fermo Maggiore in Verona, Italy, comprises two distinct levels. The lower church, built by Benedictine monks in the 11th century, replaced an earlier structure. The upper church was added in the early 14th century and features a remarkable wooden ceiling resembling an inverted ship's keel. The entire church is adorned with medieval frescoes.
The Church of San Fermo Maggiore in Verona, Italy, comprises two distinct levels. The lower church, built by Benedictine monks in the 11th century, replaced an earlier structure. The upper church was added in the early 14th century and features a remarkable wooden ceiling resembling an inverted ship's keel. The entire church is adorned with medieval frescoes.
The Adige River, 1910
Adige River. Victoria Bridge not yet built. Photo likely taken from Garibaldi Bridge or a ferry operating in its place after the 1882 flood destroyed the bridge. New bridge construction began in 1910.
Adige River. Victoria Bridge not yet built. Photo likely taken from Garibaldi Bridge or a ferry operating in its place after the 1882 flood destroyed the bridge. New bridge construction began in 1910.
Church of Santa Maria in Organo, 1870-1890
13th-century Romanesque basilica of Santa Maria in Organo. Its facade has undergone several reconstructions.
13th-century Romanesque basilica of Santa Maria in Organo. Its facade has undergone several reconstructions.
New Gate, 1870-1890
Verona's southern city gate, built in the 16th century.
Verona's southern city gate, built in the 16th century.
Piazza Bra with the Arena in Verona, 1852-1873
Bra Square and the Verona Arena.
Bra Square and the Verona Arena.
Basilica of San Zeno, 1855-1865
Basilica and Square of San Zeno.
Basilica and Square of San Zeno.
Roman Theatre of Verona, 1890-1915
Remains of galleries belonging to a Roman theatre built in the 1st century BC.
Remains of galleries belonging to a Roman theatre built in the 1st century BC.
Church of Saints Siro and Libera, 1890-1915
Built atop the ruins of a Roman theatre in the 10th century, the church underwent renovations in the 14th and 17th centuries.
Built atop the ruins of a Roman theatre in the 10th century, the church underwent renovations in the 14th and 17th centuries.
Cloister of the Church of San Zeno, 1890-1915
San Zeno Cathedral's cloister, formerly part of a Benedictine monastery.
San Zeno Cathedral's cloister, formerly part of a Benedictine monastery.
Herbs Square, 1964
Ship Bridge., 1893
Trolleybus near Verona Porta Nuova station., 1965-1975
Trolleybus near Verona Porta Nuova station.
Trolleybus near Verona Porta Nuova station.
Ark of William of Castelbarco., 1870-1900
Tomb of Guglielmo Castelbarco near the Church of Sant'Anastasia. Early 14th century.
Tomb of Guglielmo Castelbarco near the Church of Sant'Anastasia. Early 14th century.
The Pietra Bridge., 1945
Pietra's destroyed bridge.
Pietra's destroyed bridge.
The Scaligero bridge., 1945
The Scaliger Bridge at Castelvecchio Castle, destroyed (by an explosion).
The Scaliger Bridge at Castelvecchio Castle, destroyed (by an explosion).
The Scaligero bridge under reconstruction., 1951
Scaliger Bridge restoration.
Scaliger Bridge restoration.
Via Cappello. Juliet's House., 1945-1950
Capello's courtyard after a "romantic makeover".
Capello's courtyard after a "romantic makeover".
Via Cappello. Juliet's House., 1890-1900
Juliet's House, the courtyard of the Capello family home.
Juliet's House, the courtyard of the Capello family home.
Herb Square., 1890-1900
Erbe Square.
Erbe Square.